Pathway Workshops

Starting Your Journey

Pathway Program Guidance: The Journey

Join teams from around the world to network and learn how to leverage the Pathway to Excellence® framework to strengthen your organizational culture.

• Join teams from around the world to network and learn how to leverage the Pathway to Excellence® framework to strengthen your organizational culture.

  • Discover how your organization can create a healthy work environment where a culture of excellence fosters frontline staff to lead from the bedside.
  • Develop a solid foundation aligned with your organization's strategic goals to drive improvements in organizational outcomes. 

   

  This workshop provides strategies and best practices for organizations across the continuum embarking on the Pathway to Excellence journey.

   

  The Pathway Program Office will provide:

  • Guidance on how to start the journey
  • Engagement strategies
  • Resources and tools to assist in the application and appraisal process
  • Strategies for writing the EOPs
  • Pragmatic exercises to enhance thought processes
  • Case scenarios to guide applicant organizations
  
  
  

Who Should Attend? Staff and Leadership integral in facilitating the Pathway journey (including Program Coordinators/Directors, CNOs, DONs, frontline staff, educators, and council members).

BONUS! Register today and receive a FREE electronic copy of the 2024 Pathway to Excellence and Pathway to Excellence in Long-Term Care Application Manual.  A $295.95 value!

2026 Dates:

December 2-3 | 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual event via ZOOM
Register: https://bit.ly/TheJourney_December2026

2027 Dates:

February 17-18 | 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

 

May 19-20 | 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

 

October 5* | 8:00 - 12:00PM ET
*pre-conference event at 2027 Magnet & Pathway Conference.

 

December 1-2  | 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

8.0 ANCC contact hours offered
The American Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

For more information about Pathway Program Guidance Events, contact the Pathway Program Office at PathwayInfo@ana.org

Learning and Growing

Writing to the Pathway Standards

The Pathway to Excellence® Program Office invites you to participate in an interactive, two-day workshop that is designed to strengthen your understanding of the 2024 Pathway to Excellence® Application Manual and build your skills in writing to the Pathway standards.

Our team of Senior Analysts will review key requirements of the Organizational Overview and Elements of Performance (EOPs), present sample EOPs, and facilitate group discussions. Through these activities, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the requirements and practical strategies for developing clear, effective EOP responses that demonstrate a positive practice environment.

We strongly encourage you to attend the Pathway Program Guidance: The Journey before registering for this event.

Who Should Attend? Staff and Leadership involved in writing and developing the Pathway Standards Document (including Program Coordinators/Directors, CNOs, DONs, frontline staff, educators, and council members).

BONUS!  Register today and receive a FREE electronic copy of the Pathway to Excellence Workbook 2024 Manual Version.  A $279.95 value!

You will not want to miss this 2-day virtual program guidance event!

2027 Dates:

March 10-11 | 9:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

 

July 28-29 | 9:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

 

November 17-18 | 9:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m ET
Virtual event via ZOOM - Register here!

9.0 ANCC contact hours offered

The American Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 For more information about Pathway Program Guidance Events, contact the Pathway Program Office at PathwayInfo@ana.org